Commissioners authorize eminent domain for two roadway projects; recorded precinct votes taken

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved two separate eminent-domain resolutions on Aug. 11. Commissioner Coby moved to authorize use of eminent domain to acquire three small parcels (0.1775, 0.0140 and 0.0939 acres) from Marvin and Karen Ragsdale in Georgetown needed for Ronald Reagan Boulevard Segment C; the court recorded precinct votes and approved the resolution 5-0. "I move that the commissioner's court of Williamson County authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire 0.1775 acres, 0.0140 acres, and 0.0939 acres needed as right away and owned by Marvin and Karen Ragsdale located in Georgetown, Texas and required for the construction and proposed roadway and utility improvements to the Ronald Reagan segment C project," Commissioner Coby stated.